Wheels and Beale's
2023-06-02 16:00 - 2023-06-03 22:00 (America/New_York) | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out to Falling Creek Bike Park for Wheels and Beale’s! Go on a beginner, intermediate, or advanced group ride, compete in some fun bike games, demo rad bikes from local bike shops, take hot laps on the jump line, play yard games, check out the skatepark, go disc golfing, try some local brews, listen to live music, and camp out for the night!
There are 16 spots with fire rings and there is a 1 vehicle limit per campsite for $5. If you need extra vehicles or space then there will be camping in the field with no fire ring for FREE. Bring the whole family! Camping is Friday and Saturday night.
The Tortoise and Hare race is a two person team race where one person, the “Tortoise” track stands on their bike in the marked zone with the other tortoise’s for up to 60 seconds while their partner, the “Hare”, races around a short course on a kids bike against all the other hares for up to 60 seconds (4 teams at a time). If the Tortoise puts their foot down then the Hare is finished. If all the tortoises make it the full 60 seconds then the Hare in the lead with the most laps wins! (Kids bikes will be provided. Bikes with tires over 3.0 inches are not allowed for the tortoise.)

https://www.bikereg.com/wheels-and-beales

Hook, Lines and Singers - SML Songwriters Festival
2023-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Click here to see a full schedule of this songwriters festival at Smith Mountain Lake!

SML Summer Concert Series
2023-06-02 18:00 - 22:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Come to the new SML Pavilion in Moneta for the Summer Concert Series! Click here to see who will be playing and to buy tickets!

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-06-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Montvale Farmers Market
2023-06-03 08:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, United States
Come shop for local artisan crafts, plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more! Click here to see the list of vendors for each week.

Landscape Painting class
2023-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This class is three days: June 1, 2, and 3 from 9-noon at Claytor Nature Center! Pre-registration is required.
The goal of the class is to complete a landscape painting in three sessions by completing a major part of the painting each meeting.
What you’ll learn:
How to begin a painting, line in, block in, lay in, brush stroke, composition, and working with value, edges and color. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to work in a plein air setting. You’ll find working from life to be the best learning experience.
When:
Classes will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. rain or shine. Light and intermittent rain is okay. Heavy or consistent rain will cause us to cancel and re-schedule.
Click here to Register and to see what supplies you will need to bring.

Emerson Creek Spring Market
2023-06-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Emerson Creek Pottery, 1068 Pottery Ln.
This Emerson Creek Event will be a great way to support local craftspeople, and shop for unique items and gifts for friends, family, and yourself.
Vendors and food trucks from across Central Virginia will be on site. There will also be additional discounts on regular outlet store pricing of pottery!
Pottery Discount:
From 10 a.m. to noon, pottery will be 10% off. Starting at noon, they will knock an additional 5% off every hour!*
*All pottery will be on sale except for Summer Peaks, Smith Mountain Lake, and Blue Crab

SML Cornhole Championships
2023-06-03 10:00 - 16:30 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.), SML Civitan Club and The SML Pavilion are teaming up to host two awesome Cornhole Tournament events at SML Lake on Saturday June 3 and Saturday August 12

10am-11am registration
11:15am start

BYOP $50/team with Blind draw to follow $10/person.
Beer, wine and food available on site.
Raffles, 50/50 drawing and Airmail contest
Come out and have fun check out the new venue all for a great cause benefiting C.A.T.S and SML Civitan Club – both local non-profits!!!

Hook, Lines and Singers - SML Songwriters Festival
2023-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States

Fantasy Flute Performance
2023-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this Fantasy Flute Performance Event at Graham Ordinary Lodge and Meadery.
Experience and enjoy tasty mead, beautiful mountain views and enchanting music played by the lovely Krystine Smith -*A professional flutist, Board Certified Music Therapist, Advanced Trainee in Guided Imagery and Music, and Registered Yoga Teacher.
The performance will go from 5-7PM, with a cover at the door of $5. **Normal Meadery open hours from 1-5, Free Admission*

Hickory Hill’s Sunset Saturday Music Series
2023-06-03 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-10 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-16 13:58 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy good music, conversation, and dancing fireflies. Relax, sit back and listen to the music of local artists as the sun fades and the stars slowly pop out in the sky. Click here to see who is playing each week!
Advanced general admission tickets are $10/ person.
Click here for tickets.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-06-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Blue Ridge Music Series
2023-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Peaks of Otter Lodge for a fantastic series of summer concerts in 2023! Click here to see who is playing each month!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-06-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Bedford Boys Ivy Wreath Laying ceremony
2023-06-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Bedford
You are invited to attend a very special historical event beginning at 6:15pm on Tuesday, June 6th, the 79th Anniversary of D-Day. The Bedford Boys Tribute Center will be hosting its 3rd Annual Ivy Wreath Laying ceremony at the Bedford Boys Memorial Stone on the west lawn of the County Courthouse in downtown historic Bedford. Precisely at 6:44pm the ceremony will conclude with the courthouse bell being rung in tribute to our beloved Bedford Boys killed in action and all churches in the county will ring their bells for one minute. The ceremony concluding time signifies June 6, 1944, the invasion date. Bring your children and grandchildren to show and teach them the history behind the statement that “Freedom is not Free” and our Bedford Boys will never be forgotten.

Open Mic Night
2023-06-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

Family Movie Night
2023-06-09 18:00 - 22:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Mark your calendar for this free family movie night! Click here for more details.

Family Movie Night
2023-06-09 20:00 - 22:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Come enjoy this great movie night at SML Pavilion in Downtown Moneta!
The movie will begin at dusk and is FREE to the public!

Car Show
2023-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this Bedford County Sheriff’s Office – Project Lifesaver Car Show! Proceeds from this event go towards supporting training, equipment, and material costs for the Project Lifesaver program here in Bedford County. Project Lifesaver is an international organization that helps to provide families of individuals who have a tendency to wander from home due to a variety of medical conditions, equipment that can assist first responders in triangulating their location through high frequency transmissions.

The Peaks Wine and Art Festival
2023-06-10 11:00 - 18:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Enjoy the first annual Peaks Art and Wine Festival on Saturday, May 6! They will have several different wineries on-site including Fables and Feathers Winery, Virginia Mountain Vineyards, Mattaponi Winery, and several more. We’ll have local art vendors displaying their fine craftsmanship, and several food trucks on-site including Porter House BBQ and Watts Poppin’ and Chillin’.
Other activities include a great live music showcase (schedule to be announced soon), and kids zone!
Ticket Sales:
General Ticket Fee will be $25 in advance, or $30 at the door and includes collectible wine glass and wine tastings for those 21+.
VIP Ticket Fee will be $40 in advance only and includes collective wine glass, wine tastings, early event access from 10-11 am (with exclusive time with wineries and vendors), exclusive access to the Main Hall, with designated bathrooms and comfortable indoor seating for dining, complimentary snack and coffee bar, and front door parking.
Kids 12 and Under get in Free!
13-20 year old guests and Designated Drivers pay just $10 ticket fee.
Click here for tickets.

Flag Day Ceremony
2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come enjoy this Flag Day Ceremony in Centertown Park in Downtown Bedford.

ElectricCoArt Exhibit
2023-06-14 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-15 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-16 11:00 - 22:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Featured artist Ed Tepper creates unique photo stories. Tepper’s beautiful work will be on exhibit through the month of June. Gallery admission is free.
